Brubaker (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Brubaker is a drama and crime film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, running about 125 minutes. “One man against a cruel system.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate.
Who’s in it. Brubaker stars Robert Redford as Henry Brubaker, Yaphet Kotto as Richard 'Dickie' Coombes, Jane Alexander as Lillian Gray and Murray Hamilton as John Deach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Brubaker has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $37.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brubaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brubaker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brubaker (1980)?
- In US, Brubaker is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brubaker worth watching?
- Brubaker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brubaker?
- Brubaker stars Robert Redford, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Alexander, Murray Hamilton and David Keith.
- When was Brubaker released?
- Brubaker was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.